Maxim Naumov makes Olympic debut 1 year after parents killed in midair collision
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- Maxim Naumov advanced to the men's free skate final after a successful short program in his Olympic debut.
- The debut comes just over a year after his parents, former world champions, died in a tragic aviation accident.
- Naumov’s performance was praised for both technical skill and emotional resilience following personal tragedy.
- The final round for the men's Olympic figure skating event is scheduled for this coming Friday night.
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Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.